Cosmoline
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Keep in mind those are primarily issues of federal law, not state. So even in pro-gun states like AK you still have to deal with the NFA and federal transfer and shipment rules.
which states are the best and least restrictive for gun ownership?
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Keep in mind those are primarily issues of federal law, not state. So even in pro-gun states like AK you still have to deal with the NFA and federal transfer and shipment rules.
Dr_B
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Yes, the mayor tried to ban all guns within city limits in Moscow, ID. But this city is so different from everywhere else I've been in Idaho. Thanks to the state constitution, she couldn't ban firearms. Sometimes it seems like I'm a gun owner floating in a small sea of antis. But Idaho is still awesome for outdoor stuff like guns.
oneounceload
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Where all you have to do is be breathing to get one? Yep, THAT FL and TX, where suppressors are no problem...............
Sam1911
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See, this is the problem with "the list" or any list. Some folks believe they live in gun paradise because they can buy all the waterfouling shotguns they want -- and don't give too poops about anything CCW or registration of handguns.
Some feel that being allowed to own a machine gun or silencer is where it's at.
Some really get bent out of shape that the state might require a special license for a dealer, or have it's own rules about safety locks being sold with a new gun.
(Personally, I'd look at who has the shortest list of "DON'Ts" attached to the carry/gun possession laws...but that's just my pet peeve. ... oh, and PA would WIN!
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And most of us want to be able to say, "My state's GREAT!"
Some feel that being allowed to own a machine gun or silencer is where it's at.
Some really get bent out of shape that the state might require a special license for a dealer, or have it's own rules about safety locks being sold with a new gun.
(Personally, I'd look at who has the shortest list of "DON'Ts" attached to the carry/gun possession laws...but that's just my pet peeve. ... oh, and PA would WIN!
)And most of us want to be able to say, "My state's GREAT!"
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Arizona...Arizona's gun laws are so good that I am in fact moving there at the soonest opportunity. Going to try to get my house on the market come November / December time frame, and once it sells, start looking for work in phoenix. Can't wait.
New Mexico is pretty damn good...the main point of contention I have is that I'm damn tired of filling out forms every couple of years to beg permissions to CCW. The Constitution is my concealed carry permit.
New Mexico is pretty damn good...the main point of contention I have is that I'm damn tired of filling out forms every couple of years to beg permissions to CCW. The Constitution is my concealed carry permit.
GMcBoozer
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I like MN laws, no waiting period and the CCW laws aren't as bad as others. All NFAs besides suppressors are legal here. Also no regs required, handguns are automatically registered when purchased, but you just have to write a letter to unregister it IIRC. I may be wrong about that last thing though. :/
loadedround
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I have to agree with Sam1911 on Pennsylvania being a proactive state regarding the purchasing of firearms and the "shall issue" CCW laws. Here you just walk in, pick out your firearm, do the paperwork , instant check and walk out with your purchase. Furthermore our state will become even better when the Castle Law takes effect this September.
Sam1911
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Sure. But of course, we have the state law that prohibits private transfers of handguns, and the PSP's "we swear to Goooawd it isn't a registry", and there's some oddness about carrying long-guns in cars, and schools are (sort-of, maybe) off-limits (except for "lawful purposes"), but mostly it's very good.
Any place that is shall-issue, no duty-to-notify, Title II friendly, AWB-less, and has no problem whatsoever with you tipping back a pint of ale in a bar while carrying really can't be all that bad.
chubcobear
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California is the Brady winner.
According to Brady & Co., Alaska scored 0 out of a possible 100. Kentucky scored 1, Idaho 1, etc. 'Ol Arkansas scored a 2......bummer. Wish it were 0 like Alaska. California was Brady's pride scoring 80 out of a possible 100. They win the most restrictive gun law state award, hands down.
According to Brady & Co., Alaska scored 0 out of a possible 100. Kentucky scored 1, Idaho 1, etc. 'Ol Arkansas scored a 2......bummer. Wish it were 0 like Alaska. California was Brady's pride scoring 80 out of a possible 100. They win the most restrictive gun law state award, hands down.
Dr_B
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California... good old California. Isn't it interesting that the states where you'd feel more of a need for protection are the ones where gun laws are tightest on the good guys?
One of the reason why CT isn't one of the best state for guns ownership is that we have "evil feature ban" No 6 positions stock on AR15 being one.
RETG
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And as far as I know, it is the only state that allows college students with permits to carry in state colleges, and parents with permits can carry into a school.
Now, I'm too old for either, and carry on a Fed Badge (at least for a few more months), but I find it refreshing; especially the colleges campus carry with permit.
(Now, if Utah could only issue more liquor licenses!)
Now, I'm too old for either, and carry on a Fed Badge (at least for a few more months), but I find it refreshing; especially the colleges campus carry with permit.
(Now, if Utah could only issue more liquor licenses!)
There are a ton of states where permit holders can carry at a college.
http://opencarry.org/college.html
loadedround
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Sam1911: You do make a good point, but basically I'm comfortable with Pennsylvania's gun laws and don't mind swearing (or attesting) that I'm not a felon or wife beater etc. God forbid if I lived about 25 miles east of Valley Forge into the People's Republick of Jersey. BTW, just bought a new rifle yesterday and completed all the paperwork in less than 10 minutes, not counting 20 minutes of BS time. Peace brother.
HankR
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Does this mean if you buy a gun you need to report it to the authorities?
Texas Gun Person
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While Texas is good it is certainly not the best. No open carry of handguns, no constitutional carry. Other than those two big things it's really pretty nice here.
Arizona, Alaska, Vermont is numero uno.
Arizona, Alaska, Vermont is numero uno.
Hanzo581
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Virginia is not as bad as that chart would lead you to believe. But it was certainly interesting to read.
Nico Testosteros
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Texas sucks. Don't move here. We're full.
Sam1911
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HA! Says you! As soon as you get open carry, and get rid of the 30.06 signs, and that stupid "duty to inform," and the crazy list of off-limits places, we're all moving down there -- right next to YOU!
(Oh, and that law forbidding Bowie knives... what's up with that? In TX?
)ive noticed that......pretty much, in MA, there arent many places you cant carry......
i have honestly NEVER seen a "no guns allowed" sign......anywhere
pretty much, the farther away from Boston you get, the more gun friendly places are.....
heck, the licensing officer in my town even said the gun laws were ridiculous in this state.
i really think MA would be better off if it split into 2 different states......the free West MA...and the 'not so free" East MA.....that way everyone would be happy.
or maybe we can just give Boston back to the British.......and wall it off from the rest of the state.
Bobson
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Winter's a great time to be here, hopefully the house sells quickly. Good luck.
GlockFan
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Wow I thought IL would be tops but according to Brady but there are a lot more that score higher! No CC no NFA. If it wasn't for cRook county I am sure things would be better here.
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